Check engine light cam on and transmission does not work after hitting a pothole

can be anything from brakes to transmission --figure out what color it is ---blackish brown depending how old = oil //reddish ==transmission /// yellowish = brakes //pinkish green = coolant

i think your engine has a knock sensor in the crank that might have shut down your motor. this happened to me a while ago. just a thought

hitting the pothole --need to have the trouble code checked most auto stores offer this service to free --damage can be hub--ans sensor --wiring -etc need wheel area inspected but first get the trouble code

You need to get the codes that are stored before you narrow down the problem. Auto Zone parts store will get the codes out for free. I do not think there is any obligation to buy the parts from them. The part may not be defective. It just may have come loose from hitting the pot hole.

check for a damaged oil cooler line , or harness connection loose

First thing is to get a Complaint Form from your State government to recover cost of repair. Return to this area and if possible take a photo of this pothole. You may be able to get answers from your Road Commission or Help desk using your phone book. Most States have a dot com for downloading Forms. Use mile marker numbers or Street names to identify the area.

Check both your Transmission fluid and your motor oil levels. You need to do a visual inspection under the car. You probably broke a CV shaft which connects the drive wheel. But a broken shaft would have no effect on how the engine idles. You may need a Front-end Alignment and check for parts damaged such as tierod ends, rack and pinion steering, wheels and tires.

You could have damaged the Catalytic converter and the O2 sensors that are mounted on the pipes and converter. Physical damage such as a bent oil or transmission pan are also possible. Some of these parts should make the "check engine" light come on. The knocking sound can be the Crankshaft or Rods hitting a bent oil pan or you lost all the oil.

Sables and the Taurus both used 1/2 Frames with the front part being called the "Cradle" There are several bushing mounts to hold the frame to the body. They should be checked.

I hope my Solution gives an idea of what to check. It should also help with what to believe when a Repair shop works on your car. It does not have to be as bad as I describe, and I hope it isn't, but you should know what is possible.

check wires on starter and grounds

I would check the connector at the trans or trans module and make sure you dont have any broken motor mounts.

Sounds like the EGR valve's gone. Not a terribly expensive fix.

Hi

It should be by the drivers door foot-well.

If its not that, could be the cam sensor.

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